Senior/Staff Application Engineer

Alif Semiconductor; Finland (MN); On-site; USD 57,756 - 80,859; Full time

Job summary

Alif Semiconductor is looking for a (Senior/Staff) Application Engineer based in Oulu, Finland. This role involves designing embedded firmware and application examples, engaging with customers, and contributing to technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and experience in firmware development.

The position offers the opportunity to tackle high-level technical challenges within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience developing firmware for embedded products, preferably IoT edge devices.
• Skills in developing device drivers and application software for digital and analog peripherals.
• Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware and application examples.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, resolving complex application challenges.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as Application Notes and User Manuals.

Skills

Firmware development

Programming in C

Embedded Software development tools

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or above degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Zephyr RTOS

Job description

Alif established its first European R&D site in Oulu to be a significant center of expertise and employ teams of Software and Digital IC Design experts, complementing the staff in the US and India. The office in the Oulu Technology Park employs about 35 employees.

Our local team consists of very experienced experts as well as younger talents ready to take on new challenges in their careers. Our days here often consist of solving very high‑level technical challenges and creating new technology, and we can offer you growth opportunities that are unique and rewarding. We have an open, supportive, and relaxed culture. We enjoy coming to the office and collaborating with one another.

Job Title

(Senior/Staff) Application Engineer

Role Overview

As an Application Engineer, you will design and develop embedded firmware, application examples, and proof‑of‑concept solutions showcasing Alif Semiconductors’ product portfolio, including support for customers using Zephyr RTOS and bare‑metal applications. The role requires hands‑on technical engagement, serving as a trusted advisor to our customers, resolving complex application challenges, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.

You will also contribute to technical documentation such as Application Notes, Quick Start Guides, and User Manuals, while collaborating with the marketing team to validate product requirements and review new product introduction materials. The role involves supporting business development activities, bringing technical depth to pre‑sales engagements and strategic growth initiatives.

This is a permanent, full‑time position for an engineer who is capable of independently planning, organizing, and executing their own work. The role does not require prior experience in a lead or managerial position but does require a strong sense of ownership and accountability. You will be expected to document your work clearly and report on your activities, progress, and results in a structured and consistent manner.

The role will be built around the experience you have, but here’s some requirements that we feel may be beneficial for you to have:

• Bachelor’s or above degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience of developing firmware and/or software for embedded products. Experience with IoT edge devices a plus
• Demonstrated experience in developing device drivers and application software for digital and analog peripherals
• Proficient in developing software for bare metal and RTOS. Zephyr experience is a big plus
• Proficient in C, programming with excellent engineering and software development practices, C++ is considered a plus
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and other standard lab equipment
• Skilled in Embedded Software development tools
• Knowledge in Linux is considered a plus
• Comfortable working with both, well‑defined and ambiguous requirements

It would be great to have a teammate with good communication and problem‑solving skills and the desire to seek diverse challenges to help you grow.

We can promise you awesome challenges and great opportunities to grow, but we will also make sure you are compensated fairly and according to your seniority and our role expectations.

The position is located in Oulu, Finland.

Alif Semiconductor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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